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LV55 TXX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,052 mi
Last recorded57,052 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,052 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front no plate cracked & discolour

rear no plate discolour

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,335 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,335 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,918 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,385 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,293 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 15,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LV55 TXX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV55 TXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV55 TXX registered?

LV55 TXX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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